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(Reuters) - The United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) has set disgraced cyclist Lance Armstrong a February 6 deadline to fully cooperate in the investigation into cycling's darkest episode in return for a possible reduction of his life ban. In excerpts of his interview with the CBS network scheduled for Sunday broadcast, USADA CEO Travis Tygart said he had written a letter to Armstrong with the offer. Armstrong, 41, admitted in an interview with Oprah Winfrey last week that he had cheated his way to a record seven Tour de France titles with systematic use of banned, performance-enhancing drugs.

By John Whitesides WASHINGTON, Dec 24 (Reuters) - Tuesday is a moment of truth for Obamacare. It marks the final deadline for most Americans to sign up for health insurance under President Barack Obama's 2010 Affordable Care Act, popularly known as Obamacare, if they want coverage starting on Jan. 1. If enough people - and the right mix of young and old - do not enroll, the ambitious program designed to provide health benefits to...

The Sports Xchange MLB Team Report - San Francisco Giants - INSIDE PITCH The trade deadline is two weeks from Tuesday, and the Giants could go any number of ways. Another starting pitcher. A reliever. A hitter. With three reliable starters to date -- sorry, Tim Lincecum and Barry Zito -- the Giants need a fourth guy to further their chance to reach the playoffs. Lincecum might step up, as he did when he shut out the Astros for eight innings Saturday. If not, perhaps GM Brian Sabean would find an insurance policy.

WASHINGTON, Sept 30 (Reuters) - President Barack Obama placed separate calls to congressional leaders on Monday evening as a deadline for a government shutdown drew closer, a White House official said. Obama called Senate Democratic leader Harry Reid, Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell, House of Representatives Speaker John Boehner, and House Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi, the official said.

The Ravens continued their history of deadline deals, locking up franchised running back Ray Rice with a five-year, $40 million contract. The contract includes $25 million guaranteed and $17 million in the first year of the contract in 2012. Rice reported to the team's Owings Mills facility Monday afternoon to work out the final details of the contract.

TOKYO, Sept 25 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei average rose on Tuesday as gains in stocks ahead of the deadline for investors to quality for mid-term dividends offset concerns over global growth after weak German business sentiment and an outlook cut by U.S. Caterpillar Inc. The Nikkei added 0.3 percent to 9,091.54, while the broader Topix index advanced 0.5 percent to 757.66.

WASHINGTON, Dec 23 (Reuters) - The Obama administration said on Monday it has extended a deadline for health insurance under Obamacare, giving consumers shopping on HealthCare.gov an extra day, until Dec. 24, to pick plans to kick in for coverage beginning Jan. 1. "The deadline for signing up for coverage to start January 1 is today," said Julie Bataille, a spokeswoman for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, the agency responsible...

The Sports Xchange EditorsNote: Updated after Jamison missed deadline Greg Jamison misses deadline to purchase Phoenix Coyotes Greg Jamison fell short of his deadline to purchase the Phoenix Coyotes from the NHL, leaving the franchise in a state of uncertainty going forward. Jamison, the former CEO of the San Jose Sharks, was given until midnight Thursday to close a deal with the suburban city of Glendale or it would rescind its lease agreement with Jamison for Jobing.com Arena, where the Coyotes play.